Jo Ann Badenhop

Jo Ann (Harman) Badenhop, 87, of McClure, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 22, 1938, in McClure, Ohio, to the late William “Howard” and Viola (Gustwiller) Harman. She was previously married to Wallace Badenhop and Harold Myers, both of whom preceded her in death. Jo was a 1956 graduate of McClure High School and attended St. Rita School of Nursing in Lima, where she earned her Registered Nursing degree. She dedicated her career to nursing, serving at Heller Memorial Hospital, Fulton County Health Center, and Ohioans Home and Healthcare. She also served as Director of Nursing at Henry County Home (Country View Haven), Evergreen Lane Care Center, and Brookview Health Care. In addition to her nursing career, Jo owned and operated Jo’s Nail Niche and proudly served as Mayor of McClure. She was a longtime chairperson and member of the McClure Radish Festival and was an active member of McClure United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children, David “Boomer” (Laura) Badenhop, Tammy (Terry) Carson, Candy (Harry) Sanders, and Douglas Badenhop; daughter-in-law, Ada Myers; grandchildren, Brandi (Kyle) Light, Daniel (Hayley Bostelman) Badenhop, Josh Badenhop (April Kurtz), Amanda (Ed) Crawford, Luther Carson, Myranda (Matt) Fletcher, Bri (Josh) Thomas, Devan Sanders, and Martin and Daniel Mull; and great-grandchildren, Lily, Carrey, Cole, Taiwnie, Presley, Kloe, Quinn, Lettie, Leo, and Myah Jo Ann. Jo’s home was always open, welcoming countless local children as well as those from near and far, offering them a place where they were treated like family. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Dennis Badenhop and Raymond Myers; infant daughter, Theresa; grandson, Hunter; and sister, Donna Plotts. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026, at McClure United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery, McClure, Ohio. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1:00–6:00 p.m. at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home in Napoleon, and Monday from 10:00–11:00 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Damascus Township Fire and Rescue or McClure United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.rodenbergergray.com

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Jo Ann Badenhop

February 22, 1938 - January 7, 2026